Chief Minister N. Rangasamy (70) was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday night after testing positive for COVID-19.

According to sources, Mr. Rangasamy, who had tested negative a couple of days ago for the swearing-in ceremony, was tested again after showing symptoms and was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sunday.

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Coronavirus | Puducherry CM tests positive for COVID-19